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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366.82, 550.11 and 120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366.82, 550.11 and 120.03 is: 180.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366.82 : 550.11 = 120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366.82/550.11 = 120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366.82x = 550.11 × 120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366.82x = 66,026.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,026.95/366.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.00

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